Divine Extravaganza

Fall....divinely beautiful.

Exquisite colors against the backdrop of ever changing skies.
Blowing winds toss flaming leaves about in a delightful frenzy.
Grass still green and lush, a carpet rolled out for the divine extravaganza.
Flowers proudly displaying their profusion of bright hues in a grande finale before the curtain drops.
Sun breaks through and bits of warmth remind us of the not so distant summer.
Harvest abounds...apples hang thick like candies on the trees and gardens render the last of their produce into eager hands.
Huge bales of hay decorate fields as they await transport to dry winter homes.

How is it that before the darkest, coldest season there is such earthy celebration?
Rich colors, smells and tastes. Cool, brisk winds awaken the senses.

And then the curtain begins to drop.
Slowly, but surely, darkness encroaches, cold brings dormancy and death.

But wait...listen carefully for the quickening heartbeat!

Is this the Creator's dance of celebration?
His excitement finds expression and it is glorious in its beauty.
Knowing that one day soon there will be no more death.
The great reunion is near, the coming unity and the lifting of the veil.

Sing, dance with Him!! Don't fear the darkness or impending death.
It is merely foreshadowing of brightness, of unending light.

Celebrate the darkness which leads to eternity!!